Torc
| Subsidiary | |
| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Freelancer marketplace, Staffing services |
| Founded 📆 | 2021 |
| Founder 👔 | Mike Morris and Dave Messinger |
Area served 🗺️ | Worldwide |
Key people | 5 |
| Members | |
Number of employees | 100 |
| Parent | Randstad Digital |
| 🌐 Website | torc.dev |
| 📇 Address | |
| 📞 telephone | |
Torc is an online talent marketplace focused on matching companies with freelance software developers. The company operates remotely and was founded in 2021.[1]
History
Torc was founded in 2021 by Michael Morris and Dave Messinger, who previously held leadership roles at Topcoder.[1] In March 2023, Torc acquired Codealike, a Buenos Aires-based coding performance measurement company.[2] In May 2024, Torc was acquired by Randstad Digital, a division of Randstad.[3]
Platform
Torc operates a platform for matching software developers with businesses. According to Staffing Industry Analysts, the company had more than 25,000 developers enrolled worldwide as of 2024, with an emphasis on Latin America, the United States, and India.[3] Developers create profiles, participate in skills assessments, and are matched to job openings using artificial intelligence tools.[2][4] The platform focuses on six developer roles: front-end developer, back-end developer, full-stack developer, DevOps engineer, software architect, and Salesforce developer.[4]
Business model
Torc bills clients directly and pays developers for their work, following a staff augmentation model.[2] Torc emphasizes community-based matching and developer support, including productivity tools and mentorship.[2]
Recognition
Torc was named a "company to watch" in 2023 by SD Times, which cited its AI-driven talent marketplace and growth in developer and customer numbers.[5] Avasant highlighted Torc's approach to cloud-native development talent acquisition and community support in a 2023 report.[2] Staffing Industry Analysts and HR Economic Times have described Torc’s matching and assessment process and marketplace operations.[3][4]
Acquisitions
In March 2023, Torc acquired Codealike, a platform for developer productivity measurement.[2] In May 2024, Randstad Digital acquired Torc.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mitra, Sramana (29 August 2022). "From Developer to Serial Entrepreneur: Michael Morris, CEO of Torc (Part 1)". Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Torc Brings a Targeted, Cloud-Native Approach to Tech Talent Acquisition". March 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Randstad buys Torc, aims to increase access to digital talent". Staffing Industry Analysts. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Randstad Digital acquires AI-powered digital talent marketplace Torc". HR Economic Times. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ↑ "Companies to watch in 2023". SD Times. 5 October 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
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